San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant – Mexican
Stepping into this vibrant local landmark feels like an invitation to a festive gathering, where the air is thick with the savory aroma of bubbling queso fundido and charred street corn. Diners gather around tables laden with bowls of velvety house guacamole and signature golden cheese dips, perfect for sharing before diving into the innovative, melt-in-your-mouth richness of their famous pizza birria. It is a place where traditional Mexican soul meets playful culinary creativity, offering a warm, high-energy atmosphere that turns every meal into a celebration of bold flavors.
4315 S Hwy 27, 34711 +13525362006 https://sanjosesoriginal.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant
Dairy-Free at San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant
San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant in Clermont has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Fries, Original DF Guacamole and House Guacamole Dip Large. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant
San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant in Clermont has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Original DF Guacamole, House Guacamole Dip Large and House Guacamole Dip Small. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant
San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant in Clermont has 14 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Fries, SJ’s Cheese Dip Large and Refried Beans. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant
San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant in Clermont has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including San Jose’s Burger. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant
San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant in Clermont has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Armadillo Eggs. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant
San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant in Clermont has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant
San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant in Clermont has 7 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Fries, SJ’s House Margarita Regular and Original DF Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant
San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant in Clermont has 14 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Fries, SJ’s House Margarita Regular and SJ’s Cheese Dip Large. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Taco Salad | 0 g | 76.6 g |
| San Jose’s Burger | 46.1 g | 56.2 g |
| Mini Sopes | 24 g | 41.8 g |
| SJ’s California Burrito Original | 105.5 g | 35.1 g |
| Carne Asada 8oz | 67.3 g | 30.8 g |
| Fajitas Skillet Chicken | 82.6 g | 28.3 g |
| Sampler Platter | 40.7 g | 20.2 g |
| Quesa Birria Tacos | 30.1 g | 18.1 g |
| Chicken Soup Cup | 38 g | 14.9 g |
| Chicken Soup Bowl | 38 g | 14.9 g |
| Chicken Tortilla Soup Bowl | 35.7 g | 14.1 g |
| Mexican Street Corn | 59.6 g | 12.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- SJ’s Cheese Dip Small - $7.9: Signature melted white cheese and jalapeño sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- SJ’s Cheese Dip Large - $11: Signature melted white cheese and jalapeño sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Guacamole Dip Small - $9: Topped with pico de gallo Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Guacamole Dip Large - $13: Topped with pico de gallo Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Original DF Guacamole - $18: Handmade guacamole with romaine lettuce, radish, cilantro, onion, queso fresco, jalapeños toreados and lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Dip - $12: Spinach sautéed in tomato sauce on top of melted SJ’s cheese. Served with soft tortillas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Armadillo Eggs - $19: Fresh deveined jalapeños stuffed with tender shrimp, wrapped in bacon, and fried. Served with smoky chipotle cream Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso Fundido - $16: Grilled chorizo on top of melted SJ’s cheese. Served with sour cream, guacamole, pico, and soft tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Street Corn - $9: Corn cob topped with mayo, sour cream, queso fresco, cilantro and chile lime Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pizza Birria - $17: Double tortilla with cheese smothered in beef birria consommé, topped with cilantro and onions Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mini Sopes - $16: Three mini sopes with choice of grilled chicken, carne asada, or chorizo. Finished with lettuce, radish, sour cream, and queso fresco Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sampler Platter - $23: Quesadillas, chimichangas, flautas, tamales and nachos Available at: dinner, lunch
- Handmade Tamales - $13: Three shredded chicken or pork tamales served with sour cream, SJ’s cheese and guacamole side salad Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taquitos - $12.5: Eight bite-size crispy corn flautas stuffed with shredded chicken or beef birria. Served with sour cream, SJ’s cheese, and guacamole side salad Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups and Salads
- Chicken Soup Cup - $6: Shredded chicken, Mexican rice, and pico de gallo Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Soup Bowl - $8: Shredded chicken, Mexican rice, and pico de gallo Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tortilla Soup Cup - $6.9: Shredded chicken, crispy tortilla strips, fresh avocado, pico de gallo, and SJ’s shredded cheese Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tortilla Soup Bowl - $9: Shredded chicken, crispy tortilla strips, fresh avocado, pico de gallo, and SJ’s shredded cheese Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Salad - $13.9: Crispy flour tortilla bowl, lettuce, refried beans, SJ’s cheese dip, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, and choice of protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Salad - $18: Grilled white chicken breast, lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, bell peppers, red onions and SJ’s shredded cheese Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cactus Salad - $11.9: Fresh cactus tossed with diced onions, tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, and queso fresco. Served with corn tostadas Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- SJ’s California Burrito Original - $21: Foot-long flour tortilla, Mexican rice, refried beans, SJ’s cheese, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesa Birria Tacos - $18: Three double grilled corn tortillas with birria and cheese. Served with consommé Dietary tags: High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada 8oz - $22: Marinated top sirloin flap steak, sautéed onions, guacamole side salad, Mexican rice, refried beans, and tortillas Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chimichanga - $18.89: Deep-fried flour tortilla stuffed with ground beef or shredded chicken, SJ’s cheese, refried beans, smothered in cheese dip Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fajitas Skillet Chicken - $20: Sautéed bell peppers and onions, Mexican rice, refried beans, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, and tortillas Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- San Jose’s Burger - $17.9: 6oz sirloin patty, grilled chorizo, queso fresco, avocado, tomato, lettuce, onions, refried beans, served with fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber
Sides
- Mexican Rice - $4.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal
- Refried Beans - $4.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Slow-Carb
- French Fries - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Soft Drinks - $3.89: Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Minute Maid Lemonade, Pibb Extra Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Horchata - $6.89: Rich rice drink with cinnamon sugar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- SJ’s House Margarita Regular - $7: House tequila, triple sec and sweet & sour Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Imported Beer - $6: Corona, Modelo, Dos Equis, Heineken, Tecate, Pacífico Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
Desserts
- Fried Ice Cream - $9.5: Vanilla ice cream rolled in cereal and drizzled in honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Tres Leches - $9.5: Moist cake made with three kinds of milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Churros - $9.5: Six mini churros with cinnamon sugar, condensed milk and chocolate sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant
- Is San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Fries, Original DF Guacamole and House Guacamole Dip Large.
- What can I eat at San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant on a dairy-free diet?
- French Fries, Original DF Guacamole and House Guacamole Dip Large carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant have vegan options?
- Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including French Fries and SJ’s House Margarita Regular.
- Is San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant?
- Taco Salad, at roughly 76.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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